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Name: Bonnie

Rescue ID: M-3176

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: German Shepherd Dog (medium coat)

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Sex: Female (spayed)

General Potential Size: Large

Current Age: 20 Years 2 Months (best estimate)

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

Description:

Hi, I'm Bonnie and I have a really long story to tell so pull up a chair and grab a box of kleenex...

You see, one day I had given up on this world. I was cold and alone and found an abandoned warehouse to spend my last nights. As I slept there I dreamt about what life would be like at the Rainbow Bridge. There would be food, water, a warm cozy bed, and people that LOVED me and WANTED me! No one would ever kick or hit me again and life would finally be good.

Just when I was ready to let go, this nice young man found me hiding in some cardboard boxes. He knelt beside me and couldn't believe his eyes. There was nothing left to me. I hadn't eaten in weeks and couldn't remember the last real "meal" I had. I couldn't walk or even stand up because my muscle mass was completely gone. He sat and cried. "How could someone do this to you?" he asked. "You are so cold and starved, we need to get you help!". Immediatley he scooped me into his arms and took me home.

It took quiet some time before I could walk again. I was so hungry and dehydrated that many times I wasn't sure I could hold on. But hold on I did! I started to eat again and drink water. I even started to walk! It was just a few steps at a time but I did it, I wasn't giving up, I had someone who loved me for the first time in my life. I FINALLY KNEW LOVE!

It took about a year but at long last, I am nursed back to health and ready to move on. My angels have sadly lost their home so they are no longer able to care for me. They have moved in with a friend but are WAY over their dog limit and the sheriff has warned that if he gets ONE more bark call from the neighbor, he will seize all my foster brothers and sisters and ME! I DON'T WANT TO GO TO JAIL! I know what love is and I LOVE it! I know what it means to be cuddled and snuggled and they are my most favorite things in this world.

UPDATE from Bonnie's Adopters 07.15.11

Bonnie is doing WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She is the silliest, funniest, biggest love bug ever!!! Unfortunately, she
is still very timid around people she does not know, but she is trying
hard and it's getting much better.
She has also gained some much needed weight and her coat is looking shiny
and beautiful!!
Since we adopted her, she has had several surgeries, including having
about 30 cysts removed from her mammory area and uterus and some lumps
that were on her back. Fortunately, they were all benign!! She was so good
and cooperative through the entire process and the vet told us she is a
sweetheart (but we already knew that!!!)
She loves her brother Juno (a shep/malamute mix) who has been a good
influence on her and helps her stay more calm and relaxed, especially when
we leave the house. We honestly cannot imagine our life without her. She
is sooo special!!!

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